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What Causes Petechiae In Left Arm Till The Elbow?

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Posted on Sat, 12 Dec 2015
Question: I have peteceia in my left arm up to my elbow. There are hundreds of pin point dots.
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Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
kindly get following investigations done

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern. I have seen the attached photographs also.
Various common reasons for Petechiae are thrombocytopenia, platelet dysfunction, coagulation disorders, vasculitis.
I would like to advise you following investigations :
1 ) Complete blood count
2 ) Platelet count
3 ) Bleeding time / clotting time
4) PT/ INR
5 ) ANA
You should get you investigated first and kindly revert back with the reports of above mentioned investigations.
I hope it helps.
Take care.
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What Causes Petechiae In Left Arm Till The Elbow?

Brief Answer: kindly get following investigations done Detailed Answer: Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern. I have seen the attached photographs also. Various common reasons for Petechiae are thrombocytopenia, platelet dysfunction, coagulation disorders, vasculitis. I would like to advise you following investigations : 1 ) Complete blood count 2 ) Platelet count 3 ) Bleeding time / clotting time 4) PT/ INR 5 ) ANA You should get you investigated first and kindly revert back with the reports of above mentioned investigations. I hope it helps. Take care.